I've always said fantasy is sort of 'stealth philosophy'.

Nothing gained without cost is valued. Freedom has a cost, and all will bear it so all will value and preserve it.

...Wizard's Fifth Rule: Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie.

Reality is irrelevant; Perception is everything.

Once committed to fight, cut. Everything else is secondary. Cut. That is your duty, your purpose, your hunger. There is no rule more important, no commitment that overrides that one. Cut. Cut from the void, not from bewilderment. Cut the enemy as quickly and directly as possible. Cut decisively, resolutely. Cut into the enemy’s strength. Flow through the gaps in his guard. Cut him. Cut him down utterly. Don’t allow him a breath. Crush him. Cut him without mercy to the depths of his spirit." -Richard Rahl

Kahlan ambled toward the door. "Well, my breasts aren't as large as yours Berdine." She slowed as she passed Raina. "I think Raina's hands would fit mine better.

no army has ever marched into battle thinking that the Creator had sided with their enemy.